Ag(Cn)2

Ag(CN)2, also known as silver cyanide, is a chemical compound that consists of one silver ion (Ag+) and two cyanide ions (CN-). It is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water and has a bitter almond odor.

The structure of Ag(CN)2 can be described as a linear molecule with the two cyanide ligands bonded to the central silver atom. The bonds between the silver ion and the cyanide ligands are covalent in nature and polarized due to the difference in electronegativity between silver and cyanide.

Silver cyanide is primarily used in electroplating processes, where it serves as a source of silver ions for deposition onto a substrate. It is also used in the synthesis of other silver compounds and as a reagent in organic chemistry reactions.

Silver cyanide is extremely toxic, as both silver and cyanide ions are poisonous to humans and animals. Exposure to silver cyanide can lead to serious health effects such as respiratory failure, seizures, and even death. Therefore, proper handling and disposal procedures must be followed when working with this compound.